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    A Lincoln County man was facing loss of his driving privileges for having a blood alcohol content over the legal limit. After a full hearing on the matter, the Court agreed that there was no probable cause to believe the man was driving while intoxicated based on the details Mr. Muhlenkamp presented. The Court reinstated the man’s driving privileges immediately.

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Multiple DWI Lawyer in St. Louis

St. Louis County Criminal DWI Defense

If you have been arrested for DWI in Missouri, you are facing serious legal consequences. Even if it is your first DWI offense, you may still be facing enhanced penalties. In addition to the standard penalties for DWI, if you are convicted of DWI for a second time within 10 years, you face enhanced penalties.

These penalties may include increased fines, increased license revocation periods, and increased jail time. If you are facing your second DWI charge within 10 years, it is critical to contact an experienced St. Louis DWI defense attorney as soon as possible.

Contact a St. Louis DWI defense attorneyfrom Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law to schedule a free initial consultation. Call (314) 347-3313 today.

What Are the Penalties for DWI in Missouri?

If you are convicted of DWI, you may be facing penalties such as:

  • Jail time
  • Fines
  • License suspension
  • Required installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
  • Mandatory alcohol education or treatment programs

The penalties for DWI convictions are increased for subsequent convictions. The penalties for subsequent DWI convictions within 10 years include:

  • First subsequent DWI conviction—one year license revocation
  • Second subsequent DWI conviction—two year license revocation
  • Third subsequent DWI conviction—five year license revocation

In addition to the penalties listed above, you may also be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on your vehicle for the duration of your license suspension. This device will prevent your vehicle from starting if you have any alcohol in your system. You may also be required to attend alcohol education or treatment programs.

What Are the Penalties for DWI with a Child Passenger?

If you are convicted of DWI with a child passenger, you may be facing penalties such as:

  • Jail time
  • Fines
  • License suspension
  • Required installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
  • Mandatory alcohol education or treatment programs

The penalties for DWI convictions with a child passenger are increased for subsequent convictions. The penalties for subsequent DWI convictions with a child passenger within 10 years include:

  • First subsequent DWI conviction—one year license revocation
  • Second subsequent DWI conviction—two year license revocation
  • Third subsequent DWI conviction—five year license revocation

In addition to the penalties listed above, you may also be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on your vehicle for the duration of your license suspension. This device will prevent your vehicle from starting if you have any alcohol in your system. You may also be required to attend alcohol education or treatment programs.

Contact a St. Louis DWI Defense Attorney Today

If you have been arrested for DWI in Missouri, you are facing serious legal consequences. Even if it is your first DWI offense, you may still be facing enhanced penalties. If you are facing your second DWI charge within 10 years, it is critical to contact an experienced St. Louis DWI defense attorney as soon as possible.

Contact a St. Louis DWI defense attorneyfrom Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law to schedule a free initial consultation. Call (314) 347-3313today.

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    Anthony Muhlenkamp
    Anthony Muhlenkamp (feel free to call him Tony) has been practicing law since 2003. He graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 2000 with a business degree, then headed west to Los Angeles, California where he graduated from Southwestern University School of Law. Although he thoroughly enjoyed his law school experience—especially criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy—he could not stand the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. There was something about spending four ...
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    Tory Bernsen
    Tory Dowd Bernsen is a partner at Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law. She focuses on criminal defense, DWI, and appellate advocacy. Tony Muhlenkamp and Tory first began working together at a large criminal defense firm in St. Louis in 2008. They represented clients for several years on numerous matters, ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. During that time, they developed a trusted relationship which enabled them to work well together and advocate effectively for their ...
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